Medical Communications lead (MCL) intern

Join Our Summer Internship Program and Make a Real Impact

Are you ready to do meaningful work in a cutting-edge, research-driven organization? At Alexion (an AstraZeneca company for Rare Diseases), our summer internship program offers you the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge, and connections that will set you up for future success. This program will begin on June 2nd and potentially run through August 8th,  2025.

As an intern, you’ll be part of a dynamic, global team of curious, passionate, and open-minded individuals who are eager to learn, innovate, and grow. You’ll collaborate with industry-leading professionals, contribute to impactful projects, and gain hands-on experience in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

If you’re enthusiastic about science, innovation, and making a difference, our internship program is your chance to follow your passion and kickstart your career!

This is what you will do: 

In this role you will support members of the US Medical Excellence team as well as collaborating with cross functional partners. The summer intern will contribute to the Strategic Medical Goals of the US Medical Affairs organization by working with the US Medical Communication Leads on various activities including MSL training, congress preparation, and scientific material development.  

You will be responsible for: 

• Understanding the scientific platforms of several therapeutic areas 

• Innovative thinking to support MSL training needs 

• Collaborating cross functionally to support pre and post congress activities 

• Contributing to scientific materials content development and attending Medical Review Committee meetings  

• Joining, participating and presenting at Medical Excellence team meetings 

You will need to have: 

• Currently enrolled full-time in a graduate level scientific or clinical program – PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent 

• Must currently have a 3.0 GPA or equivalent - (TMM – We do not use GPA as a criterion in our postings) 

• Must be able to work 40 hours per week for 9 - 12 weeks Jun-August, dependent on school calendar 

• The duties of this role are conducted in an office environment.  As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; problem solve; engage in complex and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours 

We would prefer for you to have: 

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills and strong interpersonal skills 

• High level of proficiency in MS Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint 

• In process of earning a Post Graduate degree or equivalent in a scientific discipline ( PhD, PharmD, MD, etc)

Date Posted

10-Jan-2025

Closing Date

16-Jan-2025Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify.